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Arch Linux isn’t immune: Malware found hiding in AUR packages

July 19, 2025July 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Arch Linux pulled three AUR packages that were secretly installing malware. If you used them, you’ll want to take action fast.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, AUR, firefox-patch-bin, librewolf-fix-bin, Linux, Linux malware, malware, RAT, security, zen-browser-patched-bin Leave a comment

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